Gary Avenue Closure to Begin Week of March 16

Starting the week of March 16, Gary Avenue will be closed between Prairie Avenue and Harrison Avenue as crews begin the next phase of the Gary Avenue Improvement Project. This section of Gary Avenue is expected to be closed until mid-summer, once the south half of the road reconstruction is complete. 

Local Access Information:

• Local access will be provided to Rosie O Reilly’s from Harrison Avenue. Access to the Wheaton Sport Center will be available from Gary Avenue north of the project site, between Jewell Road and the creek. Signage will direct patrons to both establishments. 
• Cosley Zoo will be accessible throughout this project from Gary Avenue north of the project site. 
• Residents living in the Wheaton Oaks subdivision will use the entrance from Jewell Road to access their properties, as access from Prairie Avenue will not be available during construction. 

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as the City works to make these important infrastructure improvements.

Resources Available through Wheaton's Social Services Department

March is National Social Work Month, and Wheaton’s two full-time social workers are here to support our community. They can connect you or someone you know with a wide range of valuable services and resources. Watch this video to learn more about how they can help — because no one should have to navigate mental health challenges alone.

Wheaton Police Taking the Polar Plunge on March 22

Wheaton's Frostbitten Finest, the Wheaton Police Department team, will be jumping into an icy pool to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois on March 22. Last year, the team raised more than $13,000 for Illinois Special Olympics athletes with the support of the Wheaton community, and the team will brave the cold once again to help build more inclusive communities. The team has set a goal of raising $15,000 for Illinois Special Olympics athletes. Find out more at www.wheaton.il.us/PolarPlunge.

Candidate Forum Video Now Available & Upcoming Election Information

The recording of last week's Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, is now available here. It features candidates for the North and East District positions on the Wheaton City Council and the Community Unit School District 200 School Board. The video begins with School Board candidates, followed by City Council candidates. These positions are part of the April 1 Consolidated Election, which includes municipal, school district, park district, and township officials. For more information on the election, visit the DuPage County Election Division webpage.

Wheaton Public Library Annual Report Now Available

WPL’s 2024 Annual Report is now live on the library's website. Take a look back at this past year with the library: www.wheatonlibrary.org/annual-report.

DuPage County Announces 2025 Scholarship Program

DuPage County is offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals with high academic potential. The Community Services Block Grant scholarship can be used for tuition, books, supplies, and other school-related expenses. Applications are available at the DuPage County Department of Community Services Office, 421 N. County Farm Road, or online at www.dupagecounty.gov/scholarship. Completed applications and support documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2.